Meet The Team

Dave
Centre Manager | Principle
Yacht Skipper | Windsurfing | Kitesurfing | Sailing | Paddleboarding | Wake & Ski | Powerboating
Dave is the founder of The Watersports Academy, building the centre from 6 windsurf boards to become one of the leading centres in the UK. With his wealth of over 20 years of experience, he is the industry's leading ‘go-to’ person for all things on the water!

Dave is as dedicated as they come and teaches most water sports from windsurfing to skippering the catamaran. He is rarely away from centre and is always available for a friendly chat.
Harry
Chief Instructor | Duty Manager
Windsurfing | Sailing | Paddleboarding | Wake & Ski | Powerboating | Retreats
With over 10 year’s water sports experience, working here and overseas, Harry brings invaluable knowledge to the team. His kind and patient character builds confidence and encouragement in all who are taught by him.

Harry has a passion for all things on the water from sailing to surfing and is also a keen skier – with a love for both the oceans and mountains.

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